914 Commuter?, Who commutes every day in their 914 Options

[xsJerry]

I have been wanting a 914 for exactly 21 years. Now that I am in midlife crisis mode, I am seriously in the market for one (downright obsessed really). My question is: Will it be a viable daily commuter (20 mi. each way)? If I wanted something economical and trouble free, I'd by a Toyota or something. But as it is, I am already getting board with my E46 BMW 325i. I am an Auto shop teacher, so I have resources, but the teacher's salary is limiting.
It would be great to park my Porsche next to all those Saturns and Priuses in the faculty parking lot.
Any input would be helpful. Thanks.

[914Bryan]

My teener has been my primary commuting vehicle since June of this year. My drive is 60 miles each way and my monthly fuel bill, including my wife's car was in excess of 600 dollars! The 15mpg truck was eating me alive. What brought me to the 914 world was that I was looking to replace my motorcycle with another commuter bike. I happened upon this car and picked it up for less than I was ready to pay for the motorcycle.

So with careful driving, I am getting excess of 30 mpg. I think I can get better mpg, but my freeway crusing speed may hinder better mileage. Insurance is cheap too.

I look at the 914 as a four wheel motorcycle. It is nimble, has a unique look, cheap to operate and is so fun to drive. I am having the best time tinkering with it because everything so far has been extremely simple and this website has some of the nicest, most knowledgeable friends on the net. Nothing is beyond an answer and real help.

I am planning my stereo upgrade, maybe some new seats, a new steering wheel and just a lot of fun. If you havent yet, get out with a group of teeners and do some canyon carving. You wont stop laughing because it is that much fun!